New Subject Combinations for SHS/SHTS/STEM Schools in Ghana

New Subject Combinations for SHS/SHTS/STEM Schools in Ghana

The SHS, SHTS, and STEM curriculum introduces more flexibility in subject selection! Learners can now choose between a total of 7 and 9 core and elective subjects.

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Here’s what’s new:

• More Freedom in Combining Subjects:

  • Students choose general learning areas like Science or Arts.
  • Within their chosen area, they have more freedom to pick specific subjects they’re interested in.
  • This allows them to explore different career paths.

• Merged Subjects for Increased Flexibility:

  • Programs like Home Economics and Business Studies have been merged into single subjects.
  • These new subjects cover all the key areas from the previous programs.
  • This lets students combine these subjects with others that weren’t possible before.
    • Home Economics now includes: Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, and Food & Nutrition.
    • Business Studies now includes: Business Management, Cost Accounting, and Financial Accounting.

• More Options in the Arts:

  • Visual Arts has been split into two distinct subjects:
    • Arts and Design Studio: Covers Painting, Textiles, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Graphic Design.
    • Arts and Design Foundation: Focuses on the fundamentals of art design.

• Two Brand New Subjects:

  • Applied Technology: Covers Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Metal Technology, and Woodwork.
  • Design and Communications Technology (Technical Drawing): Teaches essential skills for various fields like Applied Technology, Arts & Design, Home Economics, and Engineering.

• Focus on Streamlining Content:

  • The curriculum reduces content overload by reviewing each subject and eliminating unnecessary repetition.
  • This ensures students are learning the most relevant information.

Subject Selection:

• Learners choose a minimum of 7 (4 core & 3 electives) and a maximum of 9 subjects (4 core & 5 electives) for their three years.
• Four Compulsory Core Subjects:
  • Social Studies, English Language, Mathematics, and Science (or Art & Design Foundation depending on electives).
• Three School-Based Core Subjects (choose one):
  • Religious and Moral Education (RME)
  • Physical Education and Health (PEH)
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Additional Support:

• Intervention Subjects (English & Mathematics) are available for students who need extra help with literacy and numeracy.
• Schools will assess new students to identify their needs and provide appropriate support.

37 Subjects

For Science Pathway

1. Add. Mathematics
2. Social Studies
3. English Language
4. Art Foundation

For Non-Science Pathway

1. Mathematics
2. Social Studies
3. English Language
4. General Science
School-Based for ALL
1. Religious and Moral Education
2. Physical Education & Health

Elective Group 1

1. Applied Technology
2. Art & Design Studio
3. Business
4. Economics
5. Geography
6. Government
7. History
8. Home Economics
9. Literature-in-English
10.Performing Arts
11.Physical Education & Health
12.Religious Studies

ELECTIVES

Elective Group 2

1. Agriculture
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Computing
5.ICT
6. Physics

Elective Group 3

Arabic
French
Ghanaian Language
Spanish

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